Amrish Puri

Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri criticizes the modern entertainment industry's focus on PR and aggressive self-promotion. She believes true career longevity stems from artistic success and dedication to craft, not just media attention. Seshadri prefers her work to speak for itself, emphasizing that sincere effort paves the path to respect and success.

Tabu's dedication to mastering Saroj Khan's challenging choreography for the song 'Rang De' from 'Thakshak' is revealed by dance artiste Rubina Khan. Tabu's hard work, despite physical stiffness, paid off, leading to her generous gifts to the choreographer and crew. Her compassionate nature was further highlighted when she personally tended to an injured dancer.

Actor Vardhaan Puri took a trip down memory lane on his birthday today and recalled beautiful memories of how his legendary grandfather Amrish Puri surprised him years ago, and celebrated his birthday with a lot of pomp.

Meenakshi Seshadri reminisces about the 33rd anniversary of 'Damini', revealing the near-stunt reality behind the romantic opening song 'Jabse Tumko Dekha Hai Sanam'. She credits the late Rishi Kapoor's steady driving and coordination with the camera crew for making the challenging shot, where she perched atop a moving car, appear effortless and safe amidst Mysore's greenery. Read on to know more in detail.

Veteran actor Surendra Pal reminisced about his strong bond with Mukesh Khanna, praising his natural acting talent and passion. Pal revealed he actively pursued the role of Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktimaan, undergoing significant physical transformation. He dismissed rumors of a rift, citing health reasons for leaving the character, and emphasized their mutual respect and dedication.

Meenakshi Seshadri celebrated 33 years of her iconic film Damini, a powerful courtroom drama released in 1993. The movie, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, featured Seshadri as a courageous woman fighting for justice, alongside a stellar cast. Damini is remembered for its strong female lead, Sunny Deol's impactful courtroom scenes, and memorable dialogues that continue to resonate.

Anil Kapoor, who immortalised the role of a common man-turned-Chief Minister in Nayak: The Real Hero, has made it clear that he has no political ambitions in real life. He emphasised his respect for those in governance. He reiterated that the thought of entering politics has never crossed his mind.

Jackie Shroff visited Subhash Ghai's office, the place where he signed his first film 'Hero'. This marked the beginning of his Bollywood journey decades ago. The film 'Hero', released in 1983, was a commercial success. Its soundtrack also became very popular. Shroff shared his gratitude for his early days in the industry.

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has confirmed that the script for a sequel to his 1999 cult classic 'Taal' is nearing completion. Ghai expressed that the team is considering the right time to proceed with the project, emphasizing the importance of purity and fresh casting for the sequel's success.

Veteran screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey, in a recent interview, recalled an incident from the sets of Saudagar, where Dilip Kumar stayed away from the shoot for three days, pushing director Subhash Ghai to the brink of calling off the film. Speaking about the Manali schedule, Kamlesh shared that the unit was fully prepared to shoot a key scene, but Dilip Kumar did not report to the set.

Imran Khan dreams of remaking Anil Kapoor's timeless 'Mr India', calling it "crazy" in a Reddit AMA. He praises its grounded fantasy and Anil's ageless charm. Fans cheer a modern take preserving the hero's idealism. The 1987 classic blends action, comedy, and hits like Hawa Hawai against villain Mogambo.

Veteran actress Meenakshi Sheshadri has gone viral for recreating her iconic 'Hey You' song from 'Shahenshah'. Fans lauded her timeless charm and dance moves, with many defending her against ageist trolls. Sheshadri expressed her fondness for the song and her experience working with Amitabh Bachchan.

Madhoo Shah and Ajay Devgn debuted in 1991's Phool Aur Kaante. Her recent IG story contrasts their then-now looks, joking "Phool Aur Kaante 2" possible after 33 years. The action-romance plot follows Ajay's revenge quest. Madhoo rose via Roja; Ajay now shoots Golmaal 5.

Kajol revealed that Amrish Puri once suffered a three-hour memory loss during a waterfall scene with Ajay Devgn, causing concern on set. The two frequently collaborated, and Amrish deeply admired Ajay. Puri passed away in 2005 after battling rare blood cancer and undergoing brain surgery.

On the occasion of the 89th birth anniversary of Amrish Puri on Tuesday, several fans took to social media to remember the late iconic actor.

Priyanka Chopra supported Vardhaan Puri's film on Instagram, reminding him of her bond with his late grandfather, Amrish Puri, who mentored her early career. Vardhaan mentioned their close ties, stating Priyanka's support is meaningful. He also cherishes his bond with her mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, finding their encouragement special.

Raza Murad fondly remembers working with Amrish Puri in 'Jaadugar'. He shared a picture and recalled Puri's powerful presence. Murad mentioned Puri's irreplaceable talent and professional dedication. They worked together in about 21 films. Murad acknowledged the nation's loss after Puri's death. 'Jaadugar' starred Amitabh Bachchan and others. Puri played Mahaprabhu Jagatsagar Chintamani. Murad played Rajbharti in the film.

22nd June marks the birth anniversary of late Bollywood actor Amrish Puri. He was one of the gems the industry had and today recalling him, his grandson Vardhan Puri walked down the memory lane and painted a never seen before picture of his grandfather.

Anil Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Sridevi and Satish Kaushik starrer ‘Mr. India’ is one of the most loved films in Hindi Cinema. The character of Mogambo played by the late actor Amrish Puri went on to become one of the most iconic characters in Bollywood. But did you know, he was not the first choice to essay the character?

On September 8, Anupam Kher remembered his late friend and co-star Amrish Puri as he shared a massive throwback video on his Instagram handle. The 'The Kashmir Files' actor recalled late Amrish Puri as he shared a video from an old stage show where both 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' co-stars shared a playful moment.

Actor Jackie Shroff on Monday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late veteran star Amrish Puri on his 21st death anniversary, remembering the legendary actor for his towering screen presence, unmatched voice and the indelible impact he left on Indian cinema.

'Nayak: The Real Hero' stars Anil Kapoor as Shivaji Rao, a TV reporter turned Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Rani Mukerji as Manjari, his love interest. Amrish Puri plays the corrupt Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. Supporting roles include Paresh Rawal as Bansal, Johnny Lever as Topi, Pooja Batra, Saurabh Shukla, Shivaji Satam, Neena Kulkarni, and Raja Krishnamoorthy.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has recalled shooting with the late Amrish Puri.

Amrish Puri's Mogambo from Mr. India is iconic like Gabbar. Shekhar Kapur recalls Javed Akhtar's “Mogambo khush hua” line's origin, its cricket fame, Puri's fan frustration (“trapped!”), unique costume under Rs 25,000, and Amitabh-inspired invisible man idea.

Late actor Amrish Puri shared a story about unexpectedly slapping Smita Patil during the shoot of 'Bhumika.' The slap was part of an acting scene, which made her reaction natural and led to laughter on set. Puri praised Patil's professionalism. Smita Patil was in a relationship with Raj Babbar, with whom she had a son, Prateik Babbar.

Vardhaan Puri, grandson of legendary actor Amrish Puri, is steadily making his mark in the film industry. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Vardhaan shared fond memories of his grandfather, recalling how Amrish Puri's influence shaped his values and career. He recounted a pivotal moment from Virasat, where the filmmakers initially considered Dilip Kumar for a key role. Upon hearing the script, Dilip Kumar reportedly said, “I can only see Amrish Puri in this role.”

While he has widely been popular in Hindi films, he has also left his mark in Hollywood by being a part of a film like, ‘Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom’, directed by Steven Spielberg. However, did you know that Puri was not very keen on doing film and had even once refused to audition for the ace filmmaker?

Eminent filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to his social media handles to pay tribute to the late actor. Sharing an old picture with the late actor and Shah Rukh Khan which appears from the sets of the 1997 musical drama film 'Pardes'.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ is one of the most loved films of all time. The film has completed 26 years and it still hasn’t lost its charm. Raj and Simran’s love story is just as fresh as it was when the film had first released. On its anniversary, we stumbled upon an interesting fact about the late actor Amrish Puri’s character Chaudhary Baldev Singh.